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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,009.65, 51,041.01 and 26,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,009.65, 51,041.01 and 26,233.20 is: 36,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,009.65 : 51,041.01 = 26,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,009.65/51,041.01 = 26,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,009.65x = 51,041.01 × 26,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,009.65x = 1,338,969,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,969,023.53/37,009.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,178.92

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